This survey of market customers is part of a comprehensive review of the Palisades Farmers Market.  Since it is an electronic survey, please think about the last time you visited our market.  If you are filling out a paper survey, please answer the questions thinking about your current visit. The Palisades Citizens Association thanks you for your contributions and support for our great market!

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* 1. How often do you come to the Palisades Farmers Market?

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* 2. When did you start shopping at the Farmers Market?

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* 3. How much did you spend the last time you visited the market?

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* 4. Was visiting the market your primary reason for coming out/to the neighborhood?

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* 5. Where do you live?

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* 6. How far did you travel to get to the market?

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* 7. Did you do any additional shopping or dining while in the Palisades neighborhood on your last trip?

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* 8. If yes: How much did you spend?

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* 9. How much time did you spend, or will you spend, at the Palisades Farmers Market today?

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* 10. Are you and/or your family a member of the Palisades Citizens Association?

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* 11. How much of your time at the market did you spend, or will you spend, talking with vendors, friends and other acquaintances?

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* 12. There are a wide range of factors that people consider when buying food, including the usual factors such as price and quality, as well as more recent concerns such as food safety and fair trade issues.  We would like to know how important the following factors are to you.

  Not important Somewhat important Important Very important No opinion
In season (fresh)
Grown or produced locally (within 100 miles)
Grown or produced in the Mid-Atlantic region
Grown or produced by someone you know and trust
Organic (certified)
Natural, but not certified (e.g., wild, grass-fed, not sprayed)

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* 13. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about the Palisades Farmers Market. Please respond based on your perceptions; this question is more about ways people value the market than about the facts.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
The Palisades Farmers Market provides access to good quality, fresh food.
The market provides opportunities to learn about how farm products are produced.
The market provides valuable connections to other community activities (such as the Palisades Citizens Association, Palisades Village or Scouts).
Shopping at the market builds trusting relationships between vendors and customers.
The Palisades Farmers Market is a social hub/good place to socialize.
Buying at the market supports sustainable agricultural practices.
The market feels welcoming to all people.
I can reliably find what I am looking for at the market.
The farmers market is a place I can go for entertainment.
The Palisades Farmers Market is a good use of public space
I would like to see the market expand the number of vendors.
The market should have longer opening hours
The market is a good, family friendly place to bring children.

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* 14. How is Palisades Farmers Market a community hub?  How do you engage with the market?  Telling a story is most welcome!

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* 15. What is your zip code?

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* 16. What is your gender?

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* 17. What is your age?

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* 18. In what range does your annual household income fall?

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* 19. Where can the market do a better job? What is missing from the Palisades Farmers Market that you would like to see?  Any and all suggestions are much appreciated.

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* 20. Since the MacArthur Safeway closed in May 2019, where do you shop for other items? (Check all that apply)

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* 21. Since becoming a customer at this market, have you tried any new or unfmailiar fruits, vegetables or other foods?

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* 22. Which of the following items did you buy at the market?

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* 23. How would you rate the items sold at the market, compared to other places in the area?

  Much Worse Here A Little Worse Here About the Same A Little Better Here Much Better Here
Selection?
Price?
Quality?

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* 24. Should the Palisades Citizens Association expand the farmers market from Sundays only to more than once a week, and if so what additional days/times most interest you?

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